Old Main, Suomi College
Old Main, Suomi College, University building in Hancock, Michigan, US.
Old Main features Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with a gabled roof, wall dormers, arched entrance, and large bay windows topped with a tower.
The cornerstone of Old Main was laid in 1898 during the establishment of Suomi College, which aimed to train Lutheran ministers for Finnish immigrant communities.
The building represents Finnish American educational heritage through its role as the first structure of Suomi College, later known as Finlandia University.
The three-story sandstone building contained dormitories, classrooms, offices, chapel, and administrative facilities until its closure in 2023.
Local Jacobsville sandstone from the Portage Entry of the Keweenaw waterway provided the primary construction material for this National Register landmark.
Location: Michigan
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 47.12694,-88.58833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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